Yudovin Award for Most Adventurous Swim
The Yudovin Award, named for David Yudovin, recognizes the most adventurous, unusual, or interesting solo marathon swim of the year.
Finalists
Sydne Didier
Circumnavigation of Isla Culebra, Puerto Rico. 31.3 km (19.45 miles) in 12 hours, 4 minutes. Independent swim under review by MSF.
Karl Kingery
Swim across Yellowstone Lake, Wyoming. 20 miles (32.2 km) in 10 hours, 19 minutes. Independent swim ratified by MSF.
Brian Lanahan
Circumnavigation of James Island, South Carolina. 31.62 miles (50.9 km) in 13 hours, 21 minutes. Independent swim ratified by MSF.
Jaimie Monahan
Swim across Lago Maggiore, Italy/Switzerland. 37 miles (59.6 km) in 24 hours, 2 minutes. Independent swim ratified by MSF.